There’s a fine line between “ quirky” and “run for your life,” and that line is apparently drawn somewhere between sword collecting and hanging from the ceiling.
Yep, Reddit’s at it again. Someone asked the question: “What hobby is an immediate red flag?” and the answers are pure gold.
From folks who chronically post every waking moment on social media, to supplements hustle warriors, to the guy who casually dropped his flesh-hook suspension plans during work orientation, the internet did not hold back.
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#1
Crypto as a personality.
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#2
Astrology and/or Crystals. I’m not saying being curious about them is bad, but basing your whole life off transparent rocks and outdated planet placement is a huge red flag.
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#3
Being a sports fan. I’m not talking the fan who likes watching a game and follows their team. I’m talking the fan who acts like the team is their life and identity.
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#4
They take more than a passing interest in Herbalife.
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#5
One time I got a new job, and was hired in with 3 other guys at the same time. We shook hands and introduced ourselves and made small talk as we waited for orientation to start.
Then one of the guys mentioned he was excited for his first paycheck, because he was going to use it to install a series of metal chains ending in hooks on his bedroom ceiling, which he would then pierce into the flesh of his back and hang from the ceiling.
So, uh, yeah… that. If you’re into medieval t*****e or extreme body modification bondage, that’s cool I guess, but maybe don’t share it with people on the first day you meet them.
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#6
Being an “influencer”.
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#7
Trophy Hunting.
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#8
Bullfighting.
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#9
Sports betting. At one point most of my male coworkers were heavily into sports betting and the amount of drama they created by borrowing from each other, losing & not returning money, etc. was unbelievable
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#10
Going out in the streets and backfiring your car so that everyone can hear how obnoxious you are.
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#11
Watching streamers to the point of like “my buddy is going to stream soon” and it’s a huge streamer. Parasocial relationships are weird man.
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#12
Posting absolutely everything on social media.
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#13
The absence of a hobby is one for me. Like, what do you do for fun? Just watching TikTok or some such? What a boring life.
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#14
“Arguing for fun” — like, sir, this is a group chat, not a courtroom.
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#15
Being a “Disney Adult.”.
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#16
Influencer/ pushing get quick schemes or sponsorships.
Saying you’re a “hustler on the side” usually to me stands for “i don’t do research on what I’m pushing as long as the cash rolls in”.
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#17
If all you talk about is politics, I’m going to assume it’s a hobby and avoid you
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#18
Watching shows like Jersey Shore, Desperate Housewives, or The Bachelorette.
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#19
Taxidermy
Sorry, but spending that much time with animal corpses is just sending all sorts of red flags waving for me.
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#20
Asking ChatGPT before making any decision
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#21
I once encountered someone on a dating app whose ONLY listed hobby was tanning.
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#22
NOT reading is a read flag for me.
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#23
“I collect ex’s with a grudge, do you?”
If someone says their hobby is “maintaining friendships with ALL of their ex-partners”… bro, that’s not emotional peace, that’s a sentimental spy ring.
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#24
For me, airsoft. Specifically the type that cosplay military, take it WAY too seriously, but failed out of basic training lol.
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#25
Golf. Don’t know a lot of happy marriages where the husband is big into golfing.
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#26
TikTok dancing.
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#27
I once went on one date with a guy I met online who seemed like a nice enough guy and I knew he was atheist, but during the date he mentioned how one of his past times is anti-religion activism, where he joins a group who holds those large signs that basically tell people whatever they believe in is wrong.
So….People who do that. I am all for protesting things that are directly hurting people, but dont make it your whole personality to tell others what they should or should not believe in. .
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#28
People who are into cologne/perfume tiktok and fragrance collecting, but only in a certain type of way. If they like it in a self-expressive way and actually appreciate the art, that’s cool, as long as they are mindful about overconsumption.
But a lot of the men my age who I’ve known to do this either only do it as a luxury status symbol thing to show off how many expensive products they have or because other men told them that certain scents will specifically get them laid. Yuck.
(To be fair, it’s not just men; there are definitely women who do it in that way too).
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#29
Hunting. When I passed my BAFA, we were all in circle to introduce ourselves by our names and hobbies, and one of the guy proudly said his favourite hobby was hunting. Everyone looked at him silently (and I later learned that he was full-right-wing at 19 years old, like he went on protests in favour of that and advertised it to me)
#30
Clubbing.
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#31
For me, it’s gaming but only playing one game. I’m a huge gamer, but I gotta admit that when somebody says they’re a gamer and all they play is FIFA or LoL I tend to assume they’re really fucking boring
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#32
Guys who do boudoir photos or sketches give me the icks.
Like, your personal interest is in girls in lingerie? Interesting
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#33
Warhammer 40k. Do not expect them to have any extra cash, ever.
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#34
Horse Back Riding. Prove me wrong. Horse girls are [crazy].
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